Director of Events at Stuff

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Jul, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Planning, Commercial Management, P&L Management, Stakeholder Management, Event Planning, Budgeting, Team Leadership, Revenue Growth, Negotiation, Project Management, Customer Experience Design, Market Analysis

Industry

Online Audio and Video Media

Description

At Stuff, we connect millions of New Zealanders every day through compelling journalism, storytelling and experiences that bring communities, industries and ideas together. Our events portfolio plays an important role in how we engage audiences, strengthen our brands and create meaningful commercial opportunities. We're looking for an exceptional Director of Events to lead and grow our national events business. This is a senior leadership role with the opportunity to shape the strategy, commercial performance and future direction of a diverse portfolio that spans large-scale consumer and trade events, business conferences, speaker series, corporate functions and boutique experiences. From Round the Bays in three cities, to NZ House & Garden tours across the nation, our events team execute with creativity and energy. If you're a commercially astute leader who thrives on creating memorable experiences, building high-performing teams and identifying new opportunities for growth, we'd love to hear from you. The opportunity Reporting to the Managing Director, you'll set the vision for Stuff's events portfolio and lead a talented team to deliver market-leading experiences that support our audiences, partners and communities. You'll bring together commercial thinking, creativity and operational excellence to ensure every event delivers exceptional experiences while contributing to Stuff's long-term growth. This role offers significant influence across the organisation, working closely with senior leaders in editorial, commercial, marketing and audience teams to develop innovative events that strengthen our brands and create lasting value. What you'll do: * Develop and deliver the long-term strategy for Stuff's national events portfolio. * Drive sustainable diversified revenue growth through sponsorship, ticketing, exhibitions, partnerships, grant funding and new commercial opportunities. * Lead the financial performance of the business, with full responsibility for budget delivery. * Identify emerging trends and create new event concepts that grow audiences and diversify revenue. * Build trusted relationships with sponsors, partners, suppliers, exhibitors and key stakeholders. * Champion exceptional customer experiences across every stage of the event journey. * Lead the planning and delivery of events that are operationally outstanding, safe and commercially successful. * Inspire, coach and develop a high-performing team while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture. * Work across Stuff to maximise the power of our brands, marketing channels, journalism and audience insights. * Embrace emerging technology, AI-powered tools and data-led decision making to improve planning, customer engagement, operational efficiency and commercial performance. About you You'll be an experienced senior events leader with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for creating experiences that people remember. You'll bring: * Significant leadership experience managing large and diverse event portfolios. * A proven track record of delivering strong commercial results and sustainable business growth. * Experience managing P&L, budgets and complex revenue streams. * Outstanding stakeholder management and relationship-building skills. * Strategic thinking with the ability to identify and capitalise on new market opportunities. * Experience leading, coaching and developing successful teams. * Strong negotiation, planning and project management capability. * Confidence working across marketing, sales, editorial and commercial functions. * A commitment to innovation, continuous improvement and using technology to enhance event delivery. * Relevant qualifications in event management, marketing or a related discipline are desirable. Why Stuff? At Stuff, we're more than a media organisation. We create compelling journalism, meaningful conversations and experiences that connect people across Aotearoa. You'll join an ambitious leadership team that values curiosity, collaboration and fresh thinking. You'll have the freedom to shape a nationally recognised events portfolio, explore new opportunities, and make a measurable impact on the future growth of one of New Zealand's most iconic brands. If you're ready to lead an events business that's evolving, growing and creating memorable experiences across Aotearoa, we'd love to hear from you. Think you can do the job? Then apply now and start your journey with Stuff today. Ka oti rānei i a koe tēnei mahi? Kāti, tono mai ināianei kia tīmata ai tō haerenga me Stuff i tēnei rā. Stuff champions inclusion. Be it gender, ethnicity, beliefs, abilities or experiences - we know that diversity brings another lens through which we all learn, connect and grow. E kōkiri nei a Stuff i te whāinga kia whai wāhi ai te katoa. Hāunga te ira, te iwi, ngā whakapono, ngā āheinga, ngā wheako rānei o te tangata - e mōhio nei tātou mā te kanorau e whai tirohanga hou ai, e ako ai, e tūhono ai, e whanake anō ai tātou katoa. As we are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities in New Zealand, we will always invite and encourage applications from people of all genders, ethnicities, disabilities and ages. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. Nā runga i tā mātou ū ki tētahi taiao mahi e whakaatu ana i te kanorau o ngā hapori i Aotearoa, i te ao, i te pō, ka pōhiringia, ka ākina anō ngā tono mahi a te marea whānui, hāunga te ira, te iwi, te hauātanga, te pakeke rānei. E ū nei mātou ki te whai kia wātea ai ā mātou ara whai mahi ki te katoa i runga i te mana taurite. Disclaimer: Stuff does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Stuff is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy and commercial performance of a national events portfolio, driving diversified revenue growth through sponsorships and partnerships. Manage the financial performance and operational delivery of diverse events while leading and coaching a high-performing team.